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It is with much pleasure that we announce our upcoming 18th APTTA Bi-Annual Convention to be held in Melbourne during October 2019, hosted by the Piano Tuners & Technicians Guild of Victoria Inc. Visit the Conventions page for details ... and to find out more about 'A Grand Adventure' & Piano Expo

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A well cared for piano is a treasure for life.Here are some tips to assist you in getting not only the best results from your piano, but also minimising the need for servicing.

The piano is an investment that will bring enjoyment and a wonderful challenge to you and your family for many years. Pianos like most things have a life span. This can vary from only a few years through to approximately 100 years, largely due to the care of the instrument. For this reason it is important to understand the nature of an acoustic piano.

The piano is basically a harp strung with steel and copper wound strings, over a sounding board. An intricate system of hammers, springs and levers activated through a keyboard, this is called an “ACTION”. This mechanism needs to be responsive to every nuance of the pianist’s touch - from very loud to very soft. The piano action is adjusted to a tolerance of a few thousandths of an inch. Your piano is one of the most mechanically complex items you will ever own.

The beautiful tone of the piano is due to the blending of approximately 11,000 parts, made up from timber, metal, wool, felt and leather. While electronic pianos sound somewhat realistic they cannot recreate the natural sound of an acoustic piano. Properly maintained, your piano will outlast your car and possibly your home.Simple tips to protect your piano.

Have your piano tuned AT LEAST once per year.

Keep your piano clean.

Leave the maintenance/service to an ARPT qualified tradesperson.

Try to maintain a consistent temperature for your piano.

Use only professional piano carriers to move your piano.

Keep all liquids away from the piano.

Your piano is a mechanical instrument and needs regular use.

Select your piano tuner/technician carefully, they should be a member of your local piano tuners and technicians guild or association, and competent in repairs and tuning. Someone you feel comfortable asking questions to. Make sure they are able to carry out warranty repairs on your piano if needed.